BREAKING: Chelsea have officially confirmed that Enzo Maresca has left the club 🚨 pic.twitter.com/ZhooBx91Ir
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 1, 2026
As it stands, the Blues will face Manchester City on Sunday without a manager and it is not known who will take charge of training before then.
Caballero, who moved from Leicester alongside Maresca in 2024, deputised when the Italian served touchline bans, and with no announcement yet about his future, he could be an option.
When it comes to deciding a permanent appointment, former Hull boss Liam Rosenior, who has impressed as manager of Strasbourg – part of the same multi-club ownership structure as Chelsea, will be a candidate.
Eghbali met Marseille manager Roberto de Zerbi in the summer and the club are admirers of his work. They also interviewed Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna and Spurs manager Thomas Frank before appointing Maresca.
Crystal Palace boss Oliver Glasner and Bournemouth counterpart Andoni Iraola are also likely to be considered.